Cost of living in Medellín, Colombia vs Tanta, Egypt
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| Food | + 37% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Medellín (Colombia) is 37% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | COL$19,616 (E£ 84) | E£ 50 | + 69% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | COL$16,495 (E£ 71) | E£ 30 | + 137% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | COL$7,385 (E£ 32) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | COL$2,453 (E£ 11) | - | - | |
| 12 eggs, large | COL$5,773 (E£ 25) | E£ 17 | + 48% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | COL$2,324 (E£ 10) | E£ 8 | + 25% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | COL$7,644 (E£ 33) | - | - | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | COL$5,352 (E£ 23) | E£ 25 | - 8% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | COL$2,017 (E£ 9) | E£ 6.00 | + 45% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | COL$2,969 (E£ 13) | - | - | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | COL$35,835 (E£ 154) | - | - | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | COL$4,232 (E£ 18) | E£ 9 | + 103% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | COL$2,307 (E£ 10) | E£ 5.00 | + 99% | |
| Housing | + 19% | |||
| Housing in Medellín (Colombia) is 19% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | COL$2,467,040 (E£ 10,624) | E£ 4,000 | + 166% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | COL$1,296,840 (E£ 5,584) | E£ 3,000 | + 86% | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | COL$229,491 (E£ 988) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | COL$1,869,390 (E£ 8,050) | - | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | COL$913,327 (E£ 3,933) | - | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | COL$143,488 (E£ 618) | - | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | COL$86,988 (E£ 375) | - | - | |
| 40” flat screen tv | COL$1,192,360 (E£ 5,135) | E£ 1,300 | + 295% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | COL$360,292 (E£ 1,551) | E£ 1,000 | + 55% | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | COL$19,595 (E£ 84) | - | - | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | COL$9,248 (E£ 40) | - | - | |
| Clothes | + 11% | |||
| Clothes in Medellín (Colombia) is 11% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | COL$162,146 (E£ 698) | E£ 300 | + 133% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | COL$104,230 (E£ 449) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | COL$266,055 (E£ 1,146) | - | - | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | COL$245,505 (E£ 1,057) | - | - | |
| Transportation | + 39% | |||
| Transportation in Medellín (Colombia) is 39% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | COL$67,726,800 (E£ 291,647) | - | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | COL$2,474 (E£ 11) | E£ 8 | + 42% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | COL$140,321 (E£ 604) | E£ 300 | + 101% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | COL$26,361 (E£ 114) | - | - | |
| Personal Care | + 8% | |||
| Personal Care in Medellín (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | COL$11,164 (E£ 48) | E£ 10 | + 381% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | COL$13,272 (E£ 57) | E£ 50 | + 14% | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | COL$53,383 (E£ 230) | - | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | COL$19,174 (E£ 83) | - | - | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | COL$12,812 (E£ 55) | - | - | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | COL$14,709 (E£ 63) | - | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | COL$6,550 (E£ 28) | - | - | |
| Tube of toothpaste | COL$5,417 (E£ 23) | - | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | COL$21,216 (E£ 91) | E£ 40 | + 128% | |
| Entertainment | + 8% | |||
| Entertainment in Medellín (Colombia) is 8% more expensive than in Tanta (Egypt) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | COL$42,491 (E£ 183) | E£ 100 | + 83% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | COL$25,831 (E£ 111) | - | - | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | COL$83,066 (E£ 358) | - | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | COL$73,939 (E£ 318) | E£ 300 | + 6% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | COL$21,220 (E£ 91) | - | - | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | COL$8,656 (E£ 37) | E£ 20 | + 86% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | COL$3,810 (E£ 16) | - | - | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | COL$1,859,770 (E£ 8,009) | E£ 7,000 | + 14% | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | COL$196 (E£ 0.85) | - | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | COL$92,839 (E£ 400) | - | - | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | COL$7,542 (E£ 32) | E£ 42 | - 23% | |
| TOTAL | + 24% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 1,222 prices entered by 170 different people.
These prices were last updated on March 01, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least E£ 14,821 (COL$3,441,708) in Medellín to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with E£ 12,000 in Tanta.
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